NWFL Premiership 2021/2022 Week Five Preview| FC Robo Queens Face Delta Queens In Lagos, As Naija Ratels Land Ilorin For Confluence Queens

NWFL Premiership continues midweek and we have you covered with previews to some of the big games. In the first of our six featured games, Edo Queens look to keep the hear on top of Group A when they travel down to Calabar to face bottom side Pelican Stars. Confluence Queens welcome Naija Ratels to their new home ground, the Ilorin Township Stadium, while Bayelsa Queens will be aiming to go top, when they visit Abia Angels in Umuahia.

“NWFL Premiership continues midweek and we have you covered with previews to some of the big games. In the first of our six featured games, Edo Queens look to keep the hear on top of Group A when they travel down to Calabar to face bottom side Pelican Stars.”

🏵️| Pelican Stars Vs Edo Queens| U.J Usuene Stadium, Calabar.

It’s a battle between the top team and the bottom one. Pelican Stars have suffered three defeats in the hands of Confluence Queens, Nasarawa Amazons and Osun Babes respectively and will face another league giant, Edo Queens who arrived Calabar on Monday through air.

Edo Queens players and officials arrive the Margaret Ekpo International Airport Calabar for the week 5 game against Pelican Stars.

Edo Queens are on top of the log in Group A and have a good away record this season, getting maximum points in Gombe against Adamawa Queens and a point in Lokoja against Confluence Queens. With this, they will be confident that they can get maximum points at the U.J Usuene Stadium on Wednesday.

Pelican Stars, surely will give a good fight In front of their fans and the ‘Betsy Obaseki Ladies’ might have it difficult if they are complacent.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

Pelican Stars: Hannah Amos| Fubiana Briggs| Hodo Williams| Uju Joseph.| LLL

🏵️| Confluence Queens FC Vs Naija Ratels FC| Ilorin Township Stadium, Ilorin|

The two top scorers in the league will face each other on Wednesday at the Ilorin Township Stadium. Mercy Omokwo and Olamide Adugbe have scored four goals each in the league this season both sit on top of the goal chart.

Confluence Queens will be playing at their new home ground, the Ilorin Township Stadium and will face a young and determined side, Naija Ratels, and will be aiming at getting all three points.

The ‘New Direction’ Ladies have scored six goals and conceded two, while Naija Ratels have scored nine goals and conceded four in the process.

Naija Ratels will fancy their chances of giving Confluence Queens something to think about. Bankole Olowookeere is likely to make one or two changes, with Motunrayo Ezekiel and Bunmi Oladeji, presently unavailable due to national team assignment.

Liadi Bashiru started the season brightly and won’t want to give the ‘Ratels’ any chance to pick any point in Ilorin.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

🏵️| Nasarawa Amazons Vs Adamawa Queens| Lafia City Stadium, Lafia.

Two northern sides meet at the Lafia City Stadium. Nasarawa Amazons are presently fourth in Group A, despite having two big wins in their first two games. They lost away to Edo Queens last week and seems to be a stronger team than their opponent on Wednesday.

Danjuma Christopher wouldn’t want to remember how the team started so poorly last season and have done everything possible to strengthen his team this season and no doubt they have been a very good side.

Adamawa Queens got their first win last week against Confluence Queens, in a game they fought so hard to earn the victory.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

🏵️| FC Robo Queens Vs Delta Queens | Legacy Football Pitch, National Stadium Surulere|

FC Robo Queens suffered a narrow defeat against Sunshine Queens in Akure last week and will face Delta Queens on Wednesday in Lagos. Delta Queens surprisingly played a 1-1 draw with Bayelsa Queens at the Nembe Township Stadium on Matchday Two and would be aiming at doing the same to the Lagos Landladies’ In front of their home fans.

The Lagos Landladies’ are always a very difficult team to beat at home. They are reasonably a very strong team and have exciting young players. They are more determined than ever with the involvement of Gov. Babajide Sanwo-Olu in the well-being.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

🏵️Abia Angels Vs Bayelsa Queens| Umuahia Township Stadium, Umuahia.

While Bayelsa Queens won Royal Queens by 3-0 last week, Abia Angels fell 4-0 like a pack of cards to Rivers Angels in Port Harcourt. The game in Umuahia is a very important one for Abia Angels. They have only one point from three games and are second bottom just behind Royal Queens who drew against them at home on Matchday Two.

Bayelsa Queens like a predator, would be hoping to feast on their prey, but it won’t be so easy. Abia Angels, though, a modest team, can get things done at home, play well and earn good results against big sides. It is expected to be a difficult game for both sides.

🏵️Royal Queens Vs Sunshine Queens| Warri Township Stadium, Warri.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

Abia Angels| Raji Islamiyat I Miracle Usani I Kehinde Deborah I Ibeh Nmesoma I Glory Godwin| LDL

An important game for Royal Queens, with just one point from their last three games. For Sunshine Queens, they recorded their first win of the season last week against F.C Robo Queens in Akure and will head to Warri with their spirit so high.

Royal Queens lost 3-0 in the hands of Bayesla Queens last week, after they had earlier lost 4-0 at home to Rivers Angels. Their only point was gotten in Umuahia against Abia Angels.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

Royal Queens| Soroibe Chinansa Osas|Enoma Tosin Ogundeko| Rosemary Adesina| DLL

January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

NWFL Premiership 2021/2022 Week Five Preview| FC Robo Queens Face Delta Queens In Lagos, As Naija Ratels Land Ilorin For Confluence Queens.

🏵️| Pelican Stars Vs Edo Queens| U.J Usuene Stadium, Calabar.

“NWFL Premiership continues midweek and we have you covered with previews to some of the big games. In the first of our six featured games, Edo Queens look to keep the hear on top of Group A when they travel down to Calabar to face bottom side Pelican Stars.”

**Edo Queens arrive the Margaret Ekpo International Airport, Calabar for the Pelican Stars game.**

Pelican Stars, surely will give a good fight In front of their fans and the ‘Betsy Obaseki Ladies’ might have it difficult if they are complacent.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

Pelican Stars: Hannah Amos| Fubiana Briggs| Hodo Williams| Uju Joseph.| LLL

🏵️| Confluence Queens FC Vs Naija Ratels FC| Ilorin Township Stadium, Ilorin| Early Kick-Off: 1pm

Confluence Queens will be playing at their new home ground, the Ilorin Township Stadium and will face a young and determined side, Naija Ratels, and will be aiming at getting all three points.

The ‘New Direction’ Ladies have scored six goals and conceded two, while Naija Ratels have scored nine goals and conceded four in the process.

Liadi Bashiru started the season brightly and won’t want to give the ‘Ratels’ any chance to pick any point in Ilorin.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

🏵️| Nasarawa Amazons Vs Adamawa Queens| Lafia City Stadium, Lafia.

Adamawa Queens got their first win last week against Confluence Queens, in a game they fought so hard to earn the victory.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

🏵️| FC Robo Queens Vs Delta Queens | Legacy Football Pitch, National Stadium Surulere|

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

🏵️Abia Angels Vs Bayelsa Queens| Umuahia Township Stadium, Umuahia.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

Abia Angels| Raji Islamiyat I Miracle Usani I Kehinde Deborah I Ibeh Nmesoma I Glory Godwin| LDL

🏵️Royal Queens Vs Sunshine Queens| Warri Township Stadium, Warri.

Royal Queens lost 3-0 in the hands of Bayesla Queens last week, after they had earlier lost 4-0 at home to Rivers Angels. Their only point was gotten in Umuahia against Abia Angels.

Players To Watch And Form Guide.

Royal Queens| Soroibe Chinansa Osas|Enoma Tosin Ogundeko| Rosemary Adesina| DLL

December 20, 2021January 10, 2022

NWFL 2022| Wk 3 Preview|Players To Watch And Form Guide.

It’s a full speed ahead as the NWFL Premiership continues with another jam-packed and entertaining mid-week of action across six centres in the country.

Nasarawa Amazons, Confluence Queens and Naija Ratels will all be at home in Group A, while Royal Queens, FC Robo Queens and Delta Queens will be hoping to get positive results at their home ground.

Nasarawa Amazons Vs Osun Babes | Lafia City Stadium, Lafia.

After two consecutive losses, Osun Babes would not like to take chances with their opponents this Wednesday.

The ‘Solid babes’ as Nasarawa Amazons is known , have started well this season, with an eye-catching 3-0 win over Pelican Stars in Calabar. Christopher Danjuma would definitely want a big win against Osun Babes, but the ‘Omoluabi Queens’ might just be a difficult nut to crack. But unfortunately, history is not on the side of the away team. Nasarawa Amazons have always beaten Osun Babes by more than one goal in Lafia and that might just repeat itself, if we are to go by the present form of Osun Babes.

Players To Watch & Form Guide 👇👇

Confluence Queens Vs Edo Queens | Confluence Stadium, Lokoja.

Confluence Queens have a 100% record so far and would want to continue with a win over visiting Edo Queens. Edo Queens played out a 2-2 draw with Naija Ratels in Benin and would want to redeem their status in the game against the in-form ‘New Direction’ Ladies. Both Managers are very ambitious and definitely this is a game that will test the technical nous of Liadi Bashiru and Wemimo Mathew.

Will Wemimo Mathew play expansively as she always does or will she be a bit cautious and try using more counter attacking football to earn a win in Lokoja?

Players To Watch & Form Guide 👇👇

Naija Ratels Vs Adamawa Queens | Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja.

Naija Ratels have surprised many people with their blistering start to their first ever campaign in the Premiership. Their visitors, Adamawa Queens lost their first game against Edo Queens in Gombe and are poised to give a great fight on Wednesday.

Bankole Olowookeere and his Ladies are wary of Jacob Vandi and his players and this won’t leave and stones unturned on Wednesday.

Players To Watch & Form Guide 👇👇

Royal Queens Vs Rivers Angels | Warri Township Stadium, Warri|

The ‘Canadian Geese’ picked a point on the road, when they went visiting Abia Angels in Umuahia. It was a great result for them and one thing they would relish most is to get maximum point against Rivers Angels Infront of their home fans.

Rivers Angels have done well so far, picking a point in Asaba and winning at home against FC Robo Queens. Coach Atare Azigbo and Edwin Okon will charge their wards towards getting something positive out of the match. It’s going to be one of the most sought-after match this Wednesday.

Players To Watch & Form Guide.

FC Robo Queens Vs Bayelsa Queens | Legacy Football Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere.

Emmanuel Osahon and Moses Aduku are good friends, but that friendship will have to be pushed aside on Wednesday, because both teams didn’t perform well in their last games.

Bayelsa Queens unexpectedly drew at home to Delta Queens on Matchday two, while FC Robo Queens lost 1-0 to Rivers Angels in Porthacourt, making the game in Lagos a must win for both sides.

Players To Watch & Form Guide. 👇👇

Delta Queens Vs Sunshine Queens | Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba|

Sunshine Queens need these three points, but so do their host, who have garnered 4 points from their first two games of the season. Sunshine Queens on the other hand are pointless after one game at home,which they lost to Bayelsa Queens. There is certainly alot to play for in this game.

Players To Watch & Form Guide. 👇👇

December 15, 2021January 10, 2022

NWFL 2022 Wk 2 Review: Nasarawa Amazons Win Big, Edo Queens, Bayelsa Queens Held, Osun Babes, FC Robo Queens Lose.

“The Nigeria Women Football League top tier witnessed two away victories, one home win and three draws on Wednesday.”

The second round of fixtures in the NWFL Premiership featured some intriguing matches across various centres in the country.

The Nigeria Women Football League top tier witnessed two away victories, one home win and three draws on Wednesday.

In the first game of the day, Oghenebrume Ikhekua scored the only goal, as Rivers Angels battled through to record a hard-fought victory against the ‘Lagos Landladies’. Her strike in the 15th minute of the game was all they needed to keep up with the challenges ahead.

In Nembe, Bayelsa Queens came back very late to play a 1-1 draw with neighbors, Delta Queens. The Restoration Ladies’ who were the favorite to win the game, trailed their opponent for close to an hour after Chisom Henry had scored through a sumptuous free-kick in the 35th minutes, before Mercy Itimi helped the home team to pick a draw.

Abia Angels and Royal Queens played out a goalless draw in Umuahia, the home team lost a couple of chances in the first half and that made them find it difficult to get maximum points in the game. The ‘Canadian Geese’ grew stronger in the second half, but failed to hammer on their chances too.

Mercy Omokwo continues with her blistering form as she scored the only goal in the game between Confluence Queens and Osun Babes at the Lanreleke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo on Wednesday evening. Omokwo has now score four goals in the games and is presently the top-scorer in the league.

Edo Queens and Naija Ratels played out a 2-2 draw in Benin. Ezekiel Motunrayo’s own goal gave the ‘Obaseki Ladies’ the lead in the 30th minute, before Yemisi Samuel doubled the lead early on, in the second half, with her trademark run. The ‘One Day at a Time’ Ladies came back stronger later in the game and put one back in the 82nd minute, through Bankole Sofiat and in the 89th minute, Olamide Adugbe scored from about 27 yard to give the newcomers a point in Benin.

Nasarawa Amazons romped to a 3-0 away win in Calabar, as Pelican Stars suffered their second heavy defeat of the new season. Dooshima Tarnum, Aweda Titilayo and Ayatsea Hembefan were on the scoresheet.

NWFL Premiership 2022 | Week Two| FULL-TIME RESULTS AND GOALSCORERS

FT| Osun Babes 0 Confluence Queens 1 |

Mercy Omokwu 45+1⚽| 0-1

FT| Edo Queens 2 Naija Ratels 2|

Motunrayo Ezekiel 30′ ⚽|1-0

Yemisi Samuel 47′ ⚽| 2-0

Bankole Sofiat 82′ ⚽| 2-1

Olamide Adugbe 89⚽| 2-2

FT | Rivers Angels 1 FC Robo Queens 0|

Oghebebrume Ikhekua 15’⚽| 1-0

FT| Bayelsa Queens 1 Delta Queens 1|

Chisom Henry 35′ ⚽| 1-0

Mercy Itimi 94′ ⚽| 1-1

FT| Abia Angels 0 Royal Queens 0 |

FT| Pelican Stars 0 Nasarawa Amazons 3|

Dooshima Tarnum 2′ ⚽| 0-1

Aweda Titilayo 65′ ⚽| 0-2

Ayatsea Hembefan 84′ ⚽| 0-3

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NWFL Premiership 2022| Week Three Games | December 22, 2021|

Group A

Nasarawa Amazons Vs Osun Babes (Lafia City Stadium)

Confluence Queens Vs Edo Queens (Confluence Stadium, Lokoja)

Naija Ratels Vs Adamawa Queens (Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja)

|Group B|

Royal Queens Vs Rivers Angels (Warri Township Stadium, Warri)

FC Robo Queens Vs Bayelsa Queens (Legacy Football Pitch, National Stadium, Surulere)

Delta Queens Vs Sunshine Queens (Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba).

December 14, 2021January 10, 2022

NWFL Premiership 2022: Liadi Bashiru Prepares For Emotional Return As He Faces Former Club

Liadi Bashiru spent six years at the Osogbo City Stadium, leading the ‘Omoluabi Queens’4th position in the 2017/2018 season and also maintaining the modest side Premiership status, in the process also discovering alot of young talents for the team.”

Confluence Queens Manager, Liadi Bashiru has admitted that returning to face his former side, Osun will be an emotional occasion for him.

Liadi Bashiru spent six years at the Osogbo City Stadium, leading the ‘Omoluabi Queens’4th position in the 2017/2018 season and also maintaining the modest side Premiership status, in the process also discovering alot of young talents for the team.

But the ‘New Direction’ Ladies Head Coach told www.thenwfl.com that he is more focused on delivering a positive result for his current team rather than basking about his time with Osun Babes.

“It comes naturally that way,” He told www.thenwfl.com

“I was here for some years and know the team alot. I have my family and friends back there and it means alot to me.

“But right now, am just looking at getting a very good result in Ile-Ogbo. We are more than determined and focused to continue from where we started on Matchday one. I watched Osun Babes during the Pre-season and must admit they have a decent squad, I know their capability and strength, that’s one thing they will rely on, come Wednesday.

“We know what we need to come out with a great result and we shall go all out to achieve that.” He concluded.

Osun Babes will face Confluence Queens on Wednesday at the Lanreleke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo. Both teams met at third place match of the Flying Officers Cup, with the game ending goalless, but Osun Babes won via penalties.

December 14, 2021January 11, 2022

NWFL Premiership 2022| Week Two Preview| Nasarawa Amazons, Rivers Angels, Delta Queens Aim At First Victory.

“The NWFL Premiership heads into week two and www.thenwfl.com have you covered with our preview for the Wednesday matches across various centres in the country.”

The NWFL Premiership heads into week two and www.thenwfl.com have you covered with our preview for the Wednesday matches across various centres in the country. Defending Champions Rivers Angels are in action as they look forward to record their first win of the season against FC Robo Queens in Porthacourt. Edo Queens welcome Naija Ratels to the Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin, Bayelsa Queens after thrashing Sunshine Queens in Akure on Matchday one , will face Delta Queens at the Nembe Township Stadium, with the Samson Siasia Stadium still under renovation.

Pelican Stars Vs Nasarawa Amazons | U.J Usuene Stadium, Calabar|

Pelican Stars fired blank as they lost 4-0 to Confluence Queens in the opening week of the NWFL Premiership. They have alot to play for and will be hoping to get it right against a side that is just starting their 2022 Campaign, after drawn bye last week.

The ‘Solid Babes’ were very active during Pre-season and signed alot of quality players for the new season. They were the busiest in the transfer window, just behind Bayelsa Queens and are considered as one of the favourites to win the league this season. Coach Leke Sanusi of Pelican Stars aim on Wednesday would be to score early and defend well against a stronger side. One thing is certain, the game is going to be unpredictable and the Calabar fans would enjoy themselves.

Osun Babes Vs Confluence Queens | LanreLeke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo|

Osun Babes will be playing away from their usual home ground when they face Confluence Queens on Matchday two of the NWFL Premiership. The ‘Omoluabi Queens’ will be playing at the LanreLeke Stadium, Ile-Ogbo, a community, one hour far from the Capital city, Osogbo.

Confluence Queens recorded a four-star performance against Pelican Stars, taking them top of group A and have a other chance of extending their good run against Osun Babes.

Confluence Queens Manager Liadi Bashiru spent seven years as Coach of Osun Babes and seem to know the team in and out, but like they always say, football isn’t mathematics.

Osun Babes on the other hand, had a disastrous opening day, losing 2-0 to newcomers, Naija Ratels in Abuja, a result that didn’t go down well with majority of the home fans.

Coach Olayinka Adunola has what it takes to turnaround their opening day misfortunes and has told her players to think and dream of nothing but a well comprehensive victory against their visitors on Wednesday. We look forward to a great game.

Edo Queens Vs Naija Ratels |Samuel Ogbemudia Stadium, Benin|

Both teams recorded victories on the first Matchday of the 2022 NWFL Premiership season. While Edo Queens traveled over 1000kilometres on air to Gombe to record a precious 2-0 victory over Adamawa Queens, Naija Ratels also got two past Osun Babes in Abuja.

Both have met thrice in three years, with the matches recording ,two draws and a win for Edo Queens.

The match is going to be played in the evening and it promises to be an entertaining encounter.

Abia Angels Vs Royal Queens |Umuahia Township Stadium, Umuahia|

This fixture is clearly going to be a difficult battle for the both sides. Abia Angels already tasted defeat in the hands of FC Robo Queens in Lagos on Matchday one, while Royal Queens starts the 2022 Campaign on Wednesday.

Royal Queens have shown that they can get points away and with their Manager Atare Azigbo staying that noting that they can get a good result in Abia.

It is a known fact that Abia Angels players work very hard on the pitch and could be very good defensively. They are even stronger at home and won’t leave any stones unturned on Wednesday.

Bayelsa Queens Vs Delta Queens | Nembe Township Stadium, Nembe|

Bayelsa Queens campaign got off to a great start as they recorded a 3-0 victory over Sunshine Queens in Akure on Matchday one, while Delta Queens played out a goalless draw against visiting Rivers Angels. A scoreline they thought they should have bettered, but lost a penalty kick early in the game. Bayelsa Queens main aim would be to record six points from two matches to strengthen their chances of winning the league.

Rivers Angels Vs FC Robo Queens | Uniport Sports Complex, Porthacourt|

Rivers Angels will face familiar foe FC Robo Queens in Porthacourt on Matchday two. The ‘Jewels Of Rivers’ will obviously be facing a very formidable side in the ‘Lagos Landladies’. Osahon Emmanuel’s side won Abia Angels 2-0 in Lagos last week and as an ambitious side, they would be thinking of getting something favourable in Porthacourt. For Rivers Angels, anything short of a victory is a bad result, so the the Edwin Okon Ladies have a great challenge ahead of them and are surely ready to take the onus upon themselves, by recording a victory at home..

December 8, 2021January 10, 2022

NWFL Premiership Matchday One Review: Confluence Queens And Bayelsa Queens Win Big, Naija Ratels, FC Robo, Edo Queens Grab Wins As Defending Champions Begins Title Defence Goalless

The most anticipated Nigerian Women’s Football League (NWFL) flagged off its new season on Wednesday across six match centres in the country, with 13 goals scored in five of the six games played.

In Group A, it’s a dream start for newcomers Naija Ratels who welcomed Osun Babes to a 2-0 at the the Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja. Having been promoted from the second division with a fantastic record, they recorded their first ever top flight win against the ‘Omoluabi Queens’.

The hard fought game ended goalless at halftime but Adugbe Olamide broke the deadlock in the 52nd minute to give the hosts the advantage before Agama Ziperekefhege doubled the lead to sealed the win in the 78th minute.

Rivers Angels began their title defence with a stalemate draw. Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba, welcomed the season’s curtain raiser.

The match of day was the clash between long-term rivals, the defending champions, Rivers Angels and Delta Queens. After failing to get past the group stages of the inaugural edition of the CAF Women’s Champions League, many expected The Jewel of Rivers to vet their angers on Delta Queens.

Rivers Angels will next face another stronghold in the league, FC Robo Queens of Lagos in Port Harcourt on December 15, 2021.

Confluence Queens recorded the biggest scoreline of the evening as they spanked Pelican Stars 4-0.

Winifred Eiyebhora scored the fastest goals she opened the scoring in the first minute of the game. Mercy Omokwu doubled in lead in the 21st minute before extending the hosts lead in the 36th minute as the Queens’ took a 3-0 advantage at halftime. Mercy continued from where she stopped at halftime as she added another with six minutes left on the regular time, becoming the first player to registered hat-trick this season.

2021 AITEO Cup Champions, Bayelsa Queens FC with a fearless display in Akure where they thrashed the home side, Sunshine Queens 3-0, with all goals coming in the first half.

Sunday Juliet scored the opener just two minutes into the game before Anjor Mary netted a brace (41, 44) in three minutes as Bayelsa took the first half advantage and sealed the victory.

FC Robo Queens continued from where they stopped last season as they beat Abia Angels 2-0, at the Legacy Football Pitch, National Stadium, Lagos. The ‘Lagos Landladies’ have a good record against their visitors from Aba.

Oke Maria headed home the opener in the 21st minute. Folashade Ijamilusi converted the first penalty kick of the NWFL season to doubled the lead for the hosts in the 38th minute.

Newly promoted, Adamawa Queens will have to go back to the drawing board after losing 0-2 at home to Edo Queens. Thanks to goals from Chioma Olise (16) and Emem Essien (57).

NWFL Premiership Matchday One Results:

•Confluence Queens 4-0 Pelican Stars

•Naija Ratels 2-0 Osun Babes

•Adamawa Queens 0-2 Edo Queens

•FC Robo Queens 2-0 Abia Angels

•Delta Queens 0-0 Rivers Angels

•Sunshine Queens 0-3 Bayelsa Queens

Notable Records:

Fastest Goal:
Winifred Eiyebhora – Confluence Queens (1mins)
Sunday Juliet – Bayelsa Queens (2mins)

First Penalty:
FC Robo Queens

First Hat-trick:
Mercy Omokwu – Confluence Queens

First Brace:
Anjor Mary – Bayelsa Queens

December 7, 2021January 10, 2022

NWFL Premiership 2022: Week One Preview, Team News And Players To Watch

Fans across the country are gearing up for the start of the 2021/2022 NWFL Premiership and the opening day has thrown up some tasty games.

Fans across the country are gearing up for the start of the 2021/2022 NWFL Premiership and the opening day has thrown up some tasty games.

The new campaign will get up and running with defending Champions, Rivers Angels taking a trip to the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba to face rivals Delta Queens in the curtain raiser.

At the Confluence Stadium, Lokoja, Liadi Bashiru and Olaleke Sanusi will go head-to-head on Wednesday.

The new campaign will get up and running with defending Champions, Rivers Angels taking a trip to the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba to face rivals Delta Queens in the curtain raiser.

Here www.thenwfl.com took a look at the preview for the start of the season.

Delta Queens Vs Rivers Angels (Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba)

Rivers Angels begin their title defence by facing Delta Queens at the Stephen Keshi Stadium, Asaba. The ‘Jewels’ Of Rivers didn’t do well at the Inaugural CAF Women Champions League in Egypt and will face their long-term rival Delta Queens in a very tough derby.

Confluence Queens Vs Pelican Stars (Confluence Stadium, Lokoja).

Confluence Queens are definitely favourite in this encounter, but Pelican Stars on a good day can stun their opponents. Coach Liadi Bashiru will unleash his new signings on Wednesday and will be hoping he can record an outright win in his first league game with Confluence Queens.

Players To Watch: Confluence Queens: Alexander Florence, Ibinabo Georgewill, Saidat Adebiyi.

Pelican Stars: Hannah Amos, Hodo Williams,

Naija Ratels Vs Osun Babes (Area 10 Sports Complex, Abuja).

Naija Ratels will be playing in the Premiership for the first time and will face a side who recorded victory in their first game last season. The ‘Omoluabi Queens’ won Ibom Angels at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium in their first game of the 2021 season and will be looking at doing the same at Abuja. Naija Ratels are an unpredictable side and will surely give their all to record a very favourable result at home.

Players To Watch:
Naija Ratels: Aminat Bello, Emmanuel Blessing, Paulina Ali.

Osun Babes: Alvine Dahz, Sarah Iloduba, Kemi Abiodun.

Adamawa Queens Vs Edo Queens (Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe)

The Pantanmi Stadium, Gombe will play host to the game between Adamawa Queens and Edo Queens. Jacob Vandi who led the ‘Fintiri’ Ladies to an historic Super 4 Championship in 2019 is back to the squad as Head Coach and will relish a victory in his first game of the season. Edo Queens on the the hand are an ambitious team and have already set their eyes on the maximum point.

Player To Watch;
Adamawa Queens: Marvelous Duru, Monica Sabo, Rejoice Artetan

Edo Queens: Goodness Onyebuchi, Yetunde Fajobi, Chioma Olise.

Sunshine Queens Vs Bayelsa Queens (Ondo State Sports Complex, Akure)

This is really a brilliant fixture to open up the season. Bayelsa Queens have the most talented players in the league and are one of the favourites to win the 2022 NWFL Premiership. The ‘Betty Babes’ on the the other hand play well together as a team and will give their visitors alot of problems on Wednesday.

Players To Watch.

Sunshine Queens: Blessing Nkor, Foluke Opeyori, Jojo Chiwendu

Bayelsa Queens: Anjor Mary, Sunday Juliet, Joy Jerry..

FC Robo Queens Vs Abia Angels (Legacy Football Pitch, National Stadium, Lagos)

FC Robo Queens have shown overtime why they are one of the best sides in the country. The ‘Lagos Landladies’ have a good record against Abia Angels and will be dreaming of another victory against the Umuahia based side in Lagos on Wednesday..

December 5, 2021January 10, 2022

Bayelsa Queens Star Anjor Mary Can’t Wait For The Start Of The New NWFL Premiership Season.

“Expectations are certainly lofty for the Yenagoa based side, after a great 2021 season, which eventually saw them losing out at the Super 6 Championship to rival Rivers Angels in Ijebu-Ode.”

In two days from now, Bayelsa Queens will take on Sunshine Queens in Akure to begin the new Premier League season.

Expectations are certainly lofty for the Yenagoa based side, after a great 2021 season, which eventually saw them losing out at the Super 6 Championship to rival Rivers Angels in Ijebu-Ode.

Anjor Mary went on to play an important role as her team went on to win the AITEO Cup, with the forward getting double accolades as top-scorer and Most Valuable player (MVP).

Speaking with www.thenwfl.com, the former Osun Babes forward said she can’t wait for the new season to begin.

“Certainly, I can’t wait for the start of the new season. We have prepared very well and are good to go,” She said.

“Our first game is away to Sunshine Queens, who I see as a very formidable team and are always very solid at home. We feel so confident going into the game on Wednesday.

“Our main aim is to top our league and do very well at the Super 6, this time around, we won’t take any chances.” She concluded.

Bayelsa Queens will play in Group B of the 2022 NWFL Premiership alongside FC Robo Queens, Abia Angels, Delta Queens, Rivers Angels, Sunshine Queens and Royal Queens. They will play their first game on Wednesday against Sunshine Queens in Akure.

“Expectations are certainly lofty for the Yenagoa based side, after a great 2021 season, which eventually saw them losing out at the Super 6 Championship to rival Rivers Angels in Ijebu-Ode.”

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“As usual, we’ll go out to do our best and win the game, because getting the maximum point is very key to our chances of playing in the Super 6.”

FC Robo Queens Head Coach Osahon Emmanuel Orobosa spoke to www.thenwfl.com ahead of their opening day match against Abia Angels in Lagos and thinks the league will be very competitive and tight this year.

The ‘Lagos Landladies’ finished in third position last season and would be looking forward to doing better this year, starting with the game against the ‘Angels From The East'”.

“Abia Angels play very good football and they’ve got alot of defensive qualities, judging by their results in the last three campaigns.

“As usual, we’ll go out to do our best and win the game, because getting the maximum point is very key to our chances of playing in the Super 6.

“We are playing in a very difficult group which comprises of teams like defending Champion, Rivers Angels, Bayelsa Queens, Delta Queens and Sunshine Queens. The coming games after our first game are very important, the league will be wide open and very tough from day one to the last day”

“The squad has been ready and prepared for a while. Everyone is ready and we must also give kudos to the league management for starting the league in time.” He concluded.

FC Robo Queens will battle Abia Angels in the first game of the new season on Wednesday, at the Legacy Pitch, National Stadium, Lagos.